That said, inÃ‚ its just-released pre-season forecast, London-based consortium Tropical Storm Risk (TSR)Ã‚ is stickingÃ‚ to its April prediction for 14 named storms, with seven to eight hurricanes and three to four intense hurricanes (Category 3 to 5).

TSR expects the 2011 season will see activity about 25 percent above the long-term (1950-2010) norm.